{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 245","outOfStateSupporters":41.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2732,"projectId":10221884,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund my project. The tissues have been so helpful with the runny noses and wiping noses. Students are able to take a tissue as they need it. The paper towels and cleaning wipes have been helpful in making sure the tables are cleaned after students eat breakfast and lunch. Students are able to play at the tables after they have been wiped down. Students are becoming helpful in using a paper towel to clean up their mess. Thank you so much again for funding my tissues and paper towels project.","fullyFundedDate":1786566235424,"projectUrl":"project/tissues-and-paper-towels-needed/10221884/","projectTitle":"Tissues and Paper Towels Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gurdal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2732"},{"teacherId":3346354,"projectId":10219408,"letterContent":"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of essential clothing items for my students. Your thoughtfulness will make a meaningful difference in our school community and help ensure that students have clean, comfortable clothing available in case of an unexpected accident at school.\r\n\r\nAccidents can happen to young children, and having a change of clothing readily available allows students to feel comfortable, confident, and ready to return to learning without embarrassment or worry. Your generosity provides more than just clothing—it provides comfort, dignity, and peace of mind when our students need it most.\r\n\r\nThank you for recognizing this important need and for helping me create a classroom where every child feels cared for and supported. Your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated by both my students and me.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for making a difference in the lives of my students. May God continue to bless you for your generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1778006821981,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-and-confidence-being-prepared/10219408/","projectTitle":"Comfort and Confidence: Being Prepared","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bacchus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3346354_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677979862213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bacchus"},{"teacherId":3346354,"projectId":10267581,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest appreciation for your kind and generous contribution to the \"Love of Basketball\" project. Your support has made a tremendous impact on our young basketball team and has truly made a difference in their lives.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on the team's faces when they received their very own basketball was priceless. \r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our first-time ballers can now improve their skills not only at school but at home also. You have truly put smiles on their faces and have touched their lives in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of the entire basketball team and myself, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generosity. Your commitment to supporting our youth and fostering a love for sports in our community is genuinely inspiring. May God richly bless you and your family for your kindness and support.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your invaluable contribution and for making a positive impact on the lives of these young athletes.","fullyFundedDate":1782149982291,"projectUrl":"project/love-of-basketball/10267581/","projectTitle":"Love of Basketball","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bacchus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3346354_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677979862213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bacchus"},{"teacherId":4746915,"projectId":10419212,"letterContent":"Thank you a million for sending the Feeling Fresh materials. The kids were excited to know that the package contained air fresheners and cleaning wipes. I always reassure them that their space will be cleaned and \"germ free\" each day. They enjoy knowing that. We even use the wipes to freshen up their floor mats and chairs. They know that I use the lysol on the carpet where we sit and meet for lessons and stories. It truly means the world to us that you made this donation. ❤️ You are helping to support and keep children safe.","fullyFundedDate":1788959296710,"projectUrl":"project/feeling-fresh/10419212/","projectTitle":"Feeling Fresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferrigno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4746915_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724743305036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4746915"},{"teacherId":3346354,"projectId":10261729,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our entire school community, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project.\r\nBecause of your kindness, we were able to provide exciting prizes to celebrate our Students of the Month, Honor Roll achievers, and students with Perfect Attendance. Seeing their faces light up when they are recognized for their hard work, dedication, and growth is truly unforgettable. Your contribution doesn't just provide a physical reward; it sends a powerful message to these children that their efforts are noticed and that there are people in the world who believe in their potential.\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and for making such a positive, motivating impact on our students. We are deeply grateful for your generosity!\r\n\r\nMay God Richly Bless you and your family.","fullyFundedDate":1778006821406,"projectUrl":"project/families-who-learn-together-celebrate-t/10261729/","projectTitle":"Families Who Learn Together, Celebrate Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bacchus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3346354_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677979862213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bacchus"},{"teacherId":2640517,"projectId":10044026,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your donations that funded my project! With your help, I was able to receive many read aloud books. Read alouds are part of our daily schedule. These books that were received are already helping us learn phonics, math, and writing skills.\r\n\r\nThese read aloud books are so important because they are about topics that are part of our curriculum. The grow as writers book set has already helped me teach students how to draw, label, write sentences and even start to write stories!\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1771633183865,"projectUrl":"project/amazing-read-aloud-books-for-kinders/10044026/","projectTitle":"Amazing Read Aloud Books for Kinders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piassek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2640517_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532563160171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrspiassek"},{"teacherId":3346354,"projectId":10164896,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to my \"Riding in Style this Summer 2026\" project. Your kindness has made a significant impact on the life of a very deserving student, and I am truly thankful for your support.\r\n\r\nThe student who earned the overall academics award was overjoyed to receive the bike as a reward for her hard work and dedication throughout the year. The excitement on her face was a testament to the importance of your contribution.\r\n\r\nYour donation has not only provided them with a fun and exciting mode of transportation for the summer but has also created a lasting impact on her life.\r\n\r\nOnce again, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generosity and for making a difference in the lives of my students. May you and your family be richly blessed for your commitment to supporting education and bringing joy to others.","fullyFundedDate":1777891636810,"projectUrl":"project/riding-in-style-this-summer-2026/10164896/","projectTitle":"Riding in Style This Summer 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bacchus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3346354_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677979862213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bacchus"},{"teacherId":5599957,"projectId":10268671,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my students at P.S. 245. Your donation has made such a positive impact on our kids. Your generosity has provided an experience that many of my students will remember for years to come. We are truly grateful for your investment in their education and for helping make this Terrarium project a reality.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtfulness and support. Your contribution has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we sincerely appreciate your commitment to helping our students learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1779026818293,"projectUrl":"project/a-circle-of-life-a-living-terrarium/10268671/","projectTitle":"A Circle of Life: a Living Terrarium","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eichstadt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5599957_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689710302389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-eichstadtlearnstocode"},{"teacherId":3346354,"projectId":10257042,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to my \"Summer Time, Summer Fun\" project. Your kindness has made a significant impact and has helped me provide my students fun outdoor Summer toys . I am truly thankful for your support.\r\n\r\nOnce again, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generosity and for making a difference in the lives of my students. May you and your family be richly blessed for your commitment to supporting education and bringing joy to others.","fullyFundedDate":1778006821693,"projectUrl":"project/summer-time-summer-fun/10257042/","projectTitle":"Summer Time, Summer Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bacchus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3346354_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677979862213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bacchus"},{"teacherId":3346354,"projectId":10187443,"letterContent":"I can't begin to tell you how grateful I am to receive your contribution to my project \"Let's Scoot Our Way into Summer\". I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation. My students were so excited when they entered the classroom and saw the scooters. Each student got the opportunity to pick a scooter of their choice. I know they will have a great summer with their new 'ride'.\r\n\r\nThis project won't be possible without people like you. Thank you once again for your contribution, may God richly bless you and your family.","fullyFundedDate":1776122618415,"projectUrl":"project/lets-scoot-our-way-into-summer/10187443/","projectTitle":"Let's Scoot Our Way into Summer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bacchus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3346354_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677979862213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bacchus"},{"teacherId":3346354,"projectId":10165278,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation. Your kindness has brought so much joy to my students and their families, and I cannot thank you enough for your thoughtful contribution.\r\n\r\nThe students were absolutely thrilled to receive their new backpacks, and it was heartwarming to see their excitement as they carefully selected the perfect one for themselves. Your donation has not only provided them with a practical item for school but has also will give them a sense of pride and ownership in their education. It is moments like these that remind us of the impact we can have on the lives of others through simple acts of kindness.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students, their families, and myself, I thank you once again for your interest in our classroom and for your thoughtful donation. Your generosity has created a sense of excitement and optimism as we move forward in our educational journey together. May God Richly Bless YOU and your family.","fullyFundedDate":1778006819973,"projectUrl":"project/backpacks-for-2026-2027-school-year/10165278/","projectTitle":"Backpacks for 2026-2027 School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bacchus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3346354_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677979862213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bacchus"},{"teacherId":2732,"projectId":10266502,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund my project. My students loved the buckets. They were able to go to the beach over the summer and use the bucket to dig, pour, stack and build with the sand. Using the shovel, they were able to touch, squeeze and put sand on themselves. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get the balls. However, I was able to give my students oreos and rice crispy treats to enjoy while they were at the beach enjoying the beautiful weather. Thank you so much again for helping to fund my project.","fullyFundedDate":1778595496914,"projectUrl":"project/fun-at-the-beach/10266502/","projectTitle":"Fun at the Beach","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gurdal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2732"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_751","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":230,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":43,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":3,"percentLatinx":47,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":58.8,"schoolId":751,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 245 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 245","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-245/751"}